Talk:James Dillon Armstrong/GA1

GA Review
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Reviewer: Steelkamp (talk · contribs) 06:27, 9 March 2024 (UTC)

Hello. I'll be taking this review. I aim to get the review done within the next seven days. Steelkamp (talk) 06:27, 9 March 2024 (UTC)

Well written
Lead:
 * ...Virginia governor John Letcher... I believe that should be ...Virginia Governor John Letcher... as per MOS:JOBTITLES.
 * Done! — West Virginian   (talk)  01:05, 16 March 2024 (UTC)

Early life and education:
 * Armstrong was admitted to the bar in Hampshire County,[3][8] and in 1844, he began practicing law in Romney.[3][8] Armstrong continued the practice of law in Romney until he was appointed to the bench in 1875.[3][8] Armstrong was a law partner of John B. White, son of his law teacher John Baker White,[13] and later had a law practice with Robert Wood Dailey Jr. until Armstrong took the bench in 1875. These three sentences all start with "Armstrong". This should be reworded to avoid that.
 * Thank you for this catch! I've rephrased these sentences accordingly. — West Virginian   (talk)  01:05, 16 March 2024 (UTC)

Political career:
 * ...Virginia governor John Letcher... Same as above. Governor should be capitalised.
 * Done! — West Virginian   (talk)  01:05, 16 March 2024 (UTC)


 * Can you tell me what "county elector for Hampshire County" means? I am unsure.
 * I've modified this sentence for clarity. Please let me know if this works, or if it needs any further adjustment for further clarity. Thanks again! In April of that year, the Virginia Whig state convention appointed Armstrong to represent Virginia's 10th congressional district as an elector for the 1852 United States presidential election.[15][16] -- West Virginian   (talk)  14:48, 17 March 2024 (UTC)


 * What was the purpose of the "committee for safety"? Can that be expanded?
 * I've added a description of the committee of safety based on the Maxwell and Swisher text. Please let me know if this suffices, or requires further clarification. Following the onset of the American Civil War in April 1861,[21] Armstrong began serving on Hampshire County's committee of safety alongside Isaac Parsons and Angus William McDonald.[22] The committee was established by a meeting of Hampshire County citizens for the purposes of ensuring the public good while the county prepared for armed conflict.[22] The committee continued to meet until May 29, 1861.[22] Hampshire County Court permitted Armstrong and Parsons to execute bonds for and on behalf of the county to raise money to fund "war purposes".[22] -- West Virginian   (talk)  15:12, 17 March 2024 (UTC)


 * Following the onset of the American Civil War... Can a year or month be provided here for those who don't know when the Civil War started?
 * See above. Thank you so much for this suggestion. -- West Virginian   (talk)  15:12, 17 March 2024 (UTC)


 * and Armstrong was forbidden to practice law,[24] and was denied the right to vote by the Romney township registrar and Hampshire County board of registration. I would shorten this to and Armstrong was forbidden to practice law,[24] and denied the right to vote by the Romney township registrar and Hampshire County board of registration.
 * Thank you for this suggestion! I've modified this sentence accordingly. -- West Virginian   (talk)  15:34, 17 March 2024 (UTC)


 * In May 1857, Armstrong was elected to the Senate as a Whig,[19] and in May 1859, he was re-elected to the Senate as a Democrat. Should that be re-elected to the Senate as a Whig? Also, are these the only times that Armstrong was re-elected? Given his time in the senate from 1855 to 1864, surely he was re-elected more times than that.
 * I've rephrased this section as follows: In 1855, John C. B. Mullin resigned his seat in the Virginia Senate representing Hampshire, Hardy, and Morgan counties, and Armstrong became a Whig candidate for this seat.[17] Armstrong served in this Virginia Senate seat from the session beginning on December 3, 1855, until the session ending on March 10, 1864.[18] In May 1857, Armstrong was re-elected to the Senate as a Whig,[19] and in May 1859, he was re-elected to the Senate as a Democrat.[20] Armstrong was subsequently re-elected in 1861, and re-elected for his final term in 1863.[21] Please let me know if this requires any further adjustment in the meantime! -- West Virginian   (talk)  15:44, 17 March 2024 (UTC)

Judicial career:
 * Armstrong, Robert White, and J. W. F. Allen were candidates for the position of Judge of the 4th West Virginia Judicial Circuit... I think a date should be added to this sentence.
 * I added the year, and added the supporting citations for this statement. — West Virginian   (talk)  01:29, 16 March 2024 (UTC)


 * Armstrong and White withdrew in favor of Allen.[9] On December 24, 1875, Armstrong was appointed to serve as Judge of the 4th judicial circuit following the death of Allen. I recommend combining these two sentences. Armstrong and White withdrew in favor of Allen,[9]but on December 24, 1875, Armstrong was appointed to serve as Judge of the 4th judicial circuit following the death of Allen.
 * Thank you for this suggestion, which really helped to improve the flow. I've combined these sentences accordingly. — West Virginian   (talk)  01:29, 16 March 2024 (UTC)

Personal life:

Death:
 * Armstrong's obituary in Hampshire Review... Should that be Armstrong's obituary in the Hampshire Review...?
 * Thank you for that catch! I have added "the" accordingly. — West Virginian   (talk)  01:13, 16 March 2024 (UTC)

Verifiable with no original research

 * References checked: 3, 8, 9, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30, 35, 40, 42, 48, 54. No source-text integrity issues were found.

Broad in its coverage

 * I think this article relies on the reader knowing about when West Virginia became a state and the events surrounding that. For example, it's not mentioned that the counties that Armstrong represented in the Virginia Senate became part of West Virginia in 1863, and (I assume) that is the reason why Armstrong left the Virginia Senate. Can that be explained within the article please.
 * I added the following sentence to the end of the paragraph regarding his senate tenure: However, on June 20, 1863, Armstrong's senate district, consisting of Hampshire, Hardy, and Morgan counties,[18] officially became part of the new state of West Virginia.[22][23] Please let me know if this requires any further modification. -- West Virginian   (talk)  15:54, 17 March 2024 (UTC)


 * ...and Alexander W. Monroe was elected to represent Hampshire County. I'm not sure why this is mentioned? Does it have something to do with Armstrong?
 * I removed the mention of Monroe accordingly. — West Virginian   (talk)  01:41, 16 March 2024 (UTC)

Illustrated, if possible

 * Are there any photographs of the man himself that can be used?
 * Other than that, the images are licenced correctly, and I'm glad to see alt text is being used.
 * I performed an exhaustive search for images of Armstrong and unfortunately, I was unable to locate an image of him. I will continue to be on the lookout for an image of Armstrong in the meantime. — West Virginian   (talk)  01:38, 16 March 2024 (UTC)

General
I've finished my first round of comments, and will put the review on hold now for my comments to be addressed. Steelkamp (talk) 14:29, 10 March 2024 (UTC)
 * Thank you for your thorough and thoughtful review! I am currently working to address these comments and will follow-up with you tomorrow with a status update. Thanks again! — West Virginian   (talk)  22:21, 13 March 2024 (UTC)
 * Thank you again for your phenomenal review! I am about halfway through making the edits, and I hope to finish addressing the rest of your comments tomorrow. — West Virginian   (talk)  01:30, 16 March 2024 (UTC)
 * First and foremost,, I would like to thank you again for taking the time to perform this thorough and comprehensive review. I apologize that it took me some time to address the comments. Please let me know if there is anything outstanding, or if there is anything that requires further modification in the meantime. Thank you again! -- West Virginian   (talk)  15:56, 17 March 2024 (UTC)
 * Ok. I'll have a look at the article within a day from now. Steelkamp (talk) 05:03, 18 March 2024 (UTC)
 * Sorry for taking so much time, but I now think this article is ready to be passed. Good job! Steelkamp (talk) 12:42, 25 March 2024 (UTC)